Health Education, prevention, and health promotion programs are offered through
the health department. We strive to reach all age groups and would like the
opportunity to share public health messages throughout Gasconade and Osage
counties.
Community Education Programs
School Health Education Programs
Daycare Consultation
Worksite Wellness/Community Health Screenings
Community Education Programs
Is your Child
Riding Safely?
The Health Department
offers a car seat distribution Program
as well as Inspections for those just
wanting to see if their seat is fitted
correctly. A 30 minute to one hour
program can be made to interested groups
discussing types of car seats, how to
choose the best seat for your child and
current laws regarding child safety
seats in the state of Missouri.
Stress Management/Relaxation
Discusses good vs. bad stress,
symptoms, treatments, and introduces different forms of relaxation as a way to
manage stressful situations.
Recreation/Leisure
Helps to
understand the difference between recreation and leisure, discusses the 6
ingredients to a healthy leisure lifestyle, importance of each of these
components and introduces activities to enhance one’s lifestyle.
Child Care Course
Appropriate for teens, this is a 3-4 class hour education program which includes
a pre and post test. The program includes responsibilities of a
baby sitter, how to care for infants, playing with children, behavior and
discipline, safety, and emergency care. Certificates awarded.
Public Health
Presentation
defines public health, what the local health department does, how to access
services, and information on some of our greatest needs as a community.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Presentation discusses communicable vs. non-communicable diseases, animal bites, vaccine preventable
diseases, as well as diseases which are spread by blood and other body fluids.
Skin Disorders
Presentation includes pictures of the most common skin disorders.
School Health Education Programs
SAFETY
EDUCATION
Programs are offered for all age groups on various safety
education topics including seat belt, pedestrian, bicycle, poisonings, fire and
burns, choking, etc. Various programs can be offered in schools which
include Risk Watch, Think First, and other presentations for youth
as well as young drivers.
NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION
Nutrition
for all age groups
are available upon request and include mypyramid, portion sizes, the use of food
models and interactive games. New
programs added in 08/09 include
information on soda, sugary drinks and
caffeinated beverages.
Heart Health and
Cholesterol
Program educated on
causes of high cholesterol, good vs. bad
cholesterol, testing as well as
treatment
Food Safety Education
What's growing in
your refrigerator? Program
presents strategies to keep everybody
healthy and happy.
DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION
Dental Presentations
Discuss the
structure of teeth, brushing, flossing, provides information on fluoride and
sealants, and consequences of not caring for your teeth.
SUN
SAFETY
Various programs
from preschool through adult are available discussing proper ways to protect
ourselves from the sun's damaging rays. Program also available on skin
cancer, how to prevent and detect skin problems.
TOBACCO
AND OTHER DRUGS
Tobacco presentations have been
made for nearly every age group. Specific programs can include TAR
WARS, TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use), as well as cessation programs such
as Freedom From Smoking.
Other
presentations are available on methamphetamine abuse, prescription drug abuse,
and other club drugs.
INFECTION CONTROL
Handwashing/Hygiene
Programs
for K-5th grade. Education program on hand washing and
hygiene. Includes use of glogerm light. Covers tooth brushing, washing our
bodies, and grooming activities appropriate for age group. Short video
presentation. Students must have access to a sink with soap and towels to “wash
their germs”.
Hygiene Presentation
Deodorants, soaps, acne, grooming, etc.
appropriate for middle schoolers
Sexual Transmitted Infections
Discusses the most common STD’s and most
frequently asked questions regarding the infections.
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DAYCARE CONSULTATION
--Education programs regarding child
health issues offered for providers to earn clock hrs. Programs are open to the
public.
--Health promotion education programs
are offered to the children at day care homes/center.
--Onsite and phone consultation
provided to all providers in Gasconade and Osage Counties.
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WORKSITE WELLNESS/COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS
Health Information and screenings
completed at your worksite. Screenings include: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar,
Cholesterol, Weight/BMI, including information on smoking cessation.
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